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by dominotw 2398 days ago
> Gas prices are a huge political issue in the US, to an irrational extent.

Is there a country where this isn't an issue? I know its a super big deal here India. There are protests, strikes and political agigatioins on regular basis on this issue. It might actually be the number one issue here.
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vkou 2397 days ago
Gas in India is more expensive than gas in the US, yet the average American earns 30-50 times more money.

If gas were $200/gallon, then the amount of attention Americans pay to it would be rational.

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Gibbon1 2397 days ago
That's one of the reasons why I argue countries India will electrify their transportation and no ones going to have a say in it. Least of all what an 'merican in a big truck' thinks. I don't think India wants have to worry about the political fallout of oil price swings. Chafes at being dependent on potentially hostile countries. And has to breathe the same air as everyone else.
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